[greyacresmom]

I am glad that you are thinking thu this decision so well, but a lot of what you are questioning is "animal" behavior.

All dogs are animals and will never be perfect. Maybe a short coat or mixed breed would be a better choice. I love my Yorkie but they are a higher maintainance dog. With the size factor and the coat...

Not trying to come off mean or anything but MOST dogs will get excited when they see another dog, most will "lick" their privates or the other animals...most will mark unless neutered at a VERY early age..(again most)..

He may get used to the new surroundings and some of the behavior will cease, but don't count on it.